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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,607.40, 803,744.70 and 325,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,607.40, 803,744.70 and 325,877.80 is: 488,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,607.40 : 803,744.70 = 325,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,607.40/803,744.70 = 325,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,607.40x = 803,744.70 × 325,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,607.40x = 261,922,554,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,922,554,597.66/536,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,108.35

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